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Diploma in Early Childhood Education
R/143/4/0084(MQA/FA4430)08/24
Course Duration: 2 Years 3 Months
Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) is a two- year full-time program, that trains students to develop understanding of young children’s physical and mental needs together with their social, cognitive, creative and emotional development. This program provides students with strong foundation through innovative and experiential method to ensure a balance between the theoretical and practical knowledge in relation to early childhood education so as to meet the challenges of today’s competitive world. Upon completing the program, graduates are capable of managing children from baby to six years old, facilitating their learning while practising pedagogical approaches. The curricula interweaves knowledge with practical experience and relevant skills, cultivating learners with the confidence and a wide range of skills required of careers in the industry, such as interpersonal, social, and problem-solving skills.
Core Subjects
• Child Growth and Development
• Social Studies in Early Childhood Education
• Curriculum in Early Childhood Education Malaysia
• Early-Childhood Care and Education in Malaysia
• Theory and Practice in Early-Childhood Education
• Language and Literacy
• Sciences and Mathematics for Young Children
• Creative Activities for Young Children
• Curriculum Design for Childhood Education
• Social Studies in Early Childhood Education
• Curriculum in Early Childhood Education Malaysia
• Early-Childhood Care and Education in Malaysia
• Theory and Practice in Early-Childhood Education
• Language and Literacy
• Sciences and Mathematics for Young Children
• Creative Activities for Young Children
• Curriculum Design for Childhood Education
• Assessment for Childhood Education
• Safety, Health and Nutrition for Young Children
• Guidance of Young Children
• Young Children With Special Needs
• Computer in Early-Childhood Education
• Administration of Early-Childhood Programs
• Physical Activities for Young Children
• Basic Research in Early-Childhood Education
Elective Subjects
• Multilingualism and Multiculturalism in Early Childhood Education
• Behavioural and Emotional Chanllenges in Early Childhood Education
• Issues in Early Childhood Education
Entry Requirement
• SPM / O-Level : 3 Credits;
• UEC : Grade B in 3 Subjects
Career Opportunities
• Early Childhood Educators
• Kindergarten Teachers
• Researchers
• Child Development Consultants
• Art Teachers
• Infant Nurseries